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Don't Do Nothing Podcast

by Aaron Cordovez & Brad Bachand

What if everything you've heard about Scientology was only half the story?Don't Do Nothing is a podcast hosted by Aaron Cordovez and Brad Bachand—two successful business owners and Scientologists—who sit down with entrepreneurs, creators, and other accomplished guests from around the world to share real stories of success, inspiration, and their experiences with Scientology.This podcast doesn't aim to convert or push any religious belief—it simply brings clarity and honest answers to questions about Scientology.If you've ever wondered what Scientology really is, how it's applied in daily life, or why so many driven individuals credit it for their success, this podcast gives you the answers—straight from those who use it every day.

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  1. Fired for Being Too Talented: From Assistant to Hollywood TV Writer | Kyera Keenne | DDN Ep 57

    Kyera Keenne's life looked great from the outside, a Hollywood writing career, big shows, big names. Inside, she says she was crippled, and searching for an answer she had been chasing since she was five. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, writer and musician Kyera Keenne tells her...

  2. From an Anxious Kid to Raising Millions for Charity | Cary Green | DDN Ep 56

    He got kicked out of school after pulling the fire alarm to win back recess. A few years later, he had his high school diploma at 14. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Aaron and Brad sit down with Cary Green, a fourth-generation Scientologist and financial advisor who runs his own...

  3. Celebrity Choreographer Claude Racine Valinsky: How Dianetics Solved the Jealousy Problem | DDN Ep 55

    Claude Valinsky danced and choreographed for some of the biggest names in music. Then when she fell for her husband Noah, and a jealousy she calls "psychotic" hit her out of nowhere. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, professional dancer and choreographer Claude Racine-Valinsky…

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  4. From Crashing His Life to a Star Choreographer, Husband & Dad | Noah Valinsky | DDN Ep 54

    Noah Valinsky has worked with some of the biggest stars in the world. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, professional choreographer Noah Valinsky tells his story: a self-taught kid from the Chicago club scene who talked his way into the industry and ended up choreographing and…

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  5. Protecting Children From Psychiatric Abuse | President of CCHR Florida Diane Stein | DDN Ep 53

    How are children being harmed by psychiatric practices and why is almost no one talking about it? In this powerful and eye opening episode, Diane Stein, President of CCHR Florida, exposes the hidden dangers of psychiatric abuse and the growing overmedication of children. Drawing on decades of...

  6. Scientology's Viral TikToker | 40M Views in Under a Year | Gunnar Scharf | DDN Ep 52

    In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Gunnar Scharf shares how he became one of the most-watched voices talking openly about Scientology, seen more than 40 million times in under a year, all from Minnesota. Gunnar is a full-time staff member at the Church of Scientology of Twin Cities...

  7. Can Scientology Help Your Business Scale? | Business Builder Rafferty Pendery | DDN Ep 51

    Everyone wants the overnight success. Rafferty Pendery will tell you it only took him about nine years to get one. For a long time he worked 20-hour days and took home just $1,000 a month, and he even brought his laptop on dates. Then something changed. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing...

  8. Jason Dohring on Veronica Mars, Leaving Hollywood, Farming & Scientology | DDN Ep 50

    You know him as Logan Echolls from Veronica Mars. What you might not know is that Jason Dohring walked away from Hollywood and started Farms. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, actor Jason Dohring opens up about his career and his faith. He shares what made Veronica Mars so special,...

  9. Have we lived before? Serge Ramelli on Photography, Past Lives & Scientology | DDN Ep 49

    Have we lived before? Serge Ramelli is certain of it, and he says it changed the entire course of his life. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, French photographer Serge Ramelli opens up about growing up in Scientology and how it shaped everything he's become. His mom discovered...

  10. Pastor Jan Underwood on Saving Women and Children All Saints Ministries Journey Don't Do Nothing #48

    In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Pastor Jan Underwood shares one of the wildest life stories we've had on the show. He spent years as a private investigator working criminal defense, nearly died after accidentally poisoning himself on a job, and says he was healed at a Pentecostal...

  11. Psychiatry's Plan to Destroy The West - Psychopolitics Brainwashing Manual Complete Text DDN Ep 47

    In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Aaron opens a Cold War text, "Brainwashing: A Synthesis of the Russian Textbook on Psychopolitics," and reads it to Brad line by line for the first time on camera. Published in 1955, the document is a leaked Soviet playbook for conquering the West...

  12. Getting an Associate Degree at 16 | How to Get a Head Start in Life | Donovan Chan | DDN Ep 46

    Most 17-year-olds are told to go to college and figure life out as they go. Donovan Chan did the opposite. By 16 he had already finished high school and earned a college associate's degree, graduated valedictorian, landed in his school's Hall of Fame, and bought himself roughly four years of a…

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  13. The Truth About Human Rights | Musician & Advocate Wil Seabrook | DDN Ep 45

    Everyone "knows" that presidents and armies change history. Wil Seabrook watched the opposite happen with his own eyes. As a kid growing up in West Germany, he saw ordinary East Germans, teachers, bakers, construction workers, stand shoulder to shoulder and bring down the Berlin Wall without a...

  14. Why So Many Talented Artists Stay Broke | Comedian & Scientologist Evan Wecksell | DDN #44

    Most people think the struggle is the point: that a "real" artist has to stay broke to stay authentic. Evan Wecksell believes the opposite. The thing keeping most talented comedians, musicians, and creatives poor isn't a lack of talent. It's that they're withholding, hiding their best material,...

  15. How Kerri Kasem Fought to See Her Father Again and Changed the Law | DDN #43

    For years, Kerri Kasem was known as a radio and television personality, the daughter of legendary broadcaster Casey Kasem, and one of the voices millions heard on the airwaves. Then her life changed forever when she found herself in a battle no child ever expects to fight: the fight to see her...

  16. Why So Many Kids Struggle in School | It All Starts with Literacy | William Tucker DDN #42

    Most people think struggling in school means you're not smart. William Tucker believes the exact opposite. William is the co-founder of Charity United, an organization focused on solving one of the biggest problems in the world: literacy. His work has taken him from refugee camps in Europe to the...

  17. From Growing Up Under Communism to Owning 14 Companies | Marian Kapusta's American Dream | DDN #41

    What does it take to go from growing up under communism in a tiny Slovak village to owning 14 companies and leading more than 500 employees? In this episode of Don't Do Nothing, Marian Kapusta shares one of the most fascinating entrepreneurial journeys we've ever featured. Marian grew up in...

  18. From Illiterate Farm Kid to President of a Multi-Million Dollar Company | Tony Twomey | DDN #40

    Born and raised on a farm in Australia, Tony left school unable to read, spent years working construction and mining jobs, battled drugs and self-doubt, and hid the fact that he was illiterate from almost everyone around him. Today, he is the President of American Power & Gas, leads a sales...

  19. The Hidden Problem Most Homeowners Never Find | The Indoor Air Quality Expert Michael Rubino DDN #39

    Michael Rubino is one of the world's leading indoor air quality experts, founder of an eight-figure remediation company, creator of the world's first indoor air quality security system, best-selling author, husband, father of two, and a Scientologist. In this episode of Don't Do Nothing, Michael...

  20. Stephen Ridley on Scientology, Music, Success. From a Small Village to a World-Class Pianist DDN #38

    Stephen Ridley grew up in a tiny English village of just 40 people and went on to perform for kings, queens, billionaires, and audiences around the world. Before becoming a world-renowned pianist, Stephen was one of the top investment banking analysts in London, working on billion-dollar deals…

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  21. From Trailer Park Kid to $40M Empire with with Scientology| Aaron Siepierski DDN Ep 37

    Aaron Siepierski joins Don't Do Nothing for one of the most powerful comeback stories yet. Aaron grew up in a trailer park in Michigan surrounded by drugs, violence, addiction, police visits, and chaos. By 14 years old, he was smoking, drinking, using drugs, getting institutionalized, and headed...

  22. Traditional X Boss Wife - What's the right approach in 2026 | Lucia La Rosa Spray DDN Ep 36

    Lucia La Rosa Spray joins Don't Do Nothing for a powerful conversation on marriage, femininity, masculinity, family, Scientology, and what it really means to be a wife in 2026. Lucia was born and raised in Lima, Peru, before moving to America as a teenager. After experiencing her parents'…

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  23. From Street Violence To Spiritual Purpose - Nation of Islam & Scientology | Brother Michael DDN #35

    Brother Michael joins Don't Do Nothing Podcast for a powerful conversation on street violence, music, the Nation of Islam, Scientology, family, discipline, and spiritual purpose. In this episode, Brother Michael opens up about growing up between different religious influences, with a Muslim…

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  24. Elena Cardone FULL Scientology, Christianity and Homeschooling Interview | DDN Ep 34

    Elena Cardone joins Don't Do Nothing Podcast for a powerful conversation on Scientology, Christianity, homeschooling, marriage, motherhood, and building a life with real purpose. In this episode, Elena opens up about the early years of her life in Los Angeles, when she was acting, modeling,...

  25. From Dr*gs and Self-Destruction to Global Impact | Lee Burns | DDN Ep 33

    Lee Burns lived a life most people wouldn't believe. Firefighter. Paramedic. Rodeo rider. And at the same time… a male entertainer caught in dr*gs, alcohol, and self-destruction. He wasn't proud of it. He just couldn't stop. In this episode, Lee opens up about the moment he realized he was losing...

  26. Tackling the Veteran Transition Crisis by Helping Veterans Recover | Brett Miller | DDN Ep 32

    There's a crisis most people aren't talking about. Veterans come home… and everything changes. They go from structure, purpose, and brotherhood to confusion, isolation, and trying to figure life out on their own. And the results are devastating. 21 veterans a day take their own lives. In this...

  27. From an African War Zone to American Citizen | Martin Matthews | DDN Ep 31

    Martin Matthews grew up in the middle of a civil war in Liberia. At five years old, he saw his first casualty. At twelve, he came face to face with child soldiers. Nights were spent listening to bullets fly past his home, never knowing if the next moment would be his last. His father was the...

  28. Inside Iran's Revolution: Minister's Daughter Speaks Out | Timmy Behari Evans | DDN Ep 30

    In this powerful episode, Timmy Behari Evans shares her firsthand experience of life during the Iranian Revolution, growing up as the daughter of the Minister of Justice in Iran. This is not history from a textbook. This is a personal story from someone who lived through one of the most dramatic...

  29. The Future of Education? New Scientology Books for Kids Just Released | DDN Ep 29

    For the first time, a full set of Scientology courses and books designed specifically for children has officially been released. Not one or two concepts. A complete system covering the core ideas, now simplified, illustrated, and made understandable for kids as young as 7. In this episode, Aaron...

  30. Public vs Private Schools: What is the Real Difference? | Head of School Jim Zwers | DDN Ep 28

    In this episode, Aaron and Brad sit down with Jim Zwers, Head of Clearwater Academy, to break down what's really happening inside today's education system and why more families are leaving public schools than ever before. Jim has spent 25+ years running a school built on a completely different...

  31. 20 Years Working in the Scientology Church | What's It Really Like? | Andy Holmes | DDN Ep 27

    In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Andy Holmes shares what it's really like to spend 20 years working inside the Church of Scientology and why he's still fully committed today. Andy didn't grow up in Scientology. As a teenager, he struggled in school, nearly fell behind due to...

  32. How to Raise Confident, Energetic Kids Without Medication | Mom of 3 Mariah Nagengast | DDN Ep 26

    In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Mariah Nagengast shares how she is raising 3 energetic kids, including twins, without turning to medication, and why she believes strong, confident children come from understanding them, not suppressing them. Mariah is a mother of 3, a wife, a...

  33. How Having Kids Helped Us Build a Successful Business | Whitney Cordovez | DDN Ep 25

    In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Aaron's wife Whitney Cordovez shares how having children became the turning point in building their business and life. When Whitney and Aaron first started out, they had almost nothing. One income, credit card debt, uncertainty, and a lot of...

  34. 38 Years of Marriage - What No One Tells You | Actress and Business Owner Denice Duff DDN Ep 24

    Raised in Scientology and married for nearly 38 years, Denice Duff brings a rare perspective on commitment, purpose, and long-term success. Denice is not only a devoted wife and mother — she's also a businesswoman, actress, and active Volunteer Minister who has spent years helping others using…

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  35. From 0 to 400 Staff | How to Build a Loyal, Expanding Team | Business Owner Joy Gendusa Ep 23

    From dropping out of high school to building PostcardMania into a $100M+ per year company with nearly 400 employees, Joy Gendusa shares the real story behind scaling a business without outside capital. In this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Joy breaks down how she built a loyal…

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  36. How a Mom of 4 Manages Family and Business | Brenna Terpstra | DDN Ep 22

    In this inspiring episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Brenna Terpstra shares how she balances raising 4 children while running a successful consulting business in Clearwater Florida called The Business Academy. As a mother and a successful business owner Brenna breaks down what it actually...

  37. Why I No Longer Trust Public Schools With My Kids | School Owner Barbie Rivera | DDN Ep 21

    In this eye-opening episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Barbie Rivera explains why she made the difficult decision to pull her own children out of public school. Drawing from firsthand experience inside the education system, Barbie breaks down what parents aren't being told about modern…

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  38. How I Got Over Years of Trauma - Dianetics & The Nation Of Islam | Sister Nayyirah Muhammad DDN #20

    In this powerful episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Sister Nayyirah shares her deeply personal journey of healing, faith, and transformation. She opens up about overcoming years of emotional trauma and how applying the practical tools of Dianetics and Scientology helped her gain clarity,...

  39. Inner City Struggle to Transform South Central LA - Reverend Alfreddie Johnson | DDN Ep 19

    From preventing a potential gang war in Los Angeles to bridging faith, education, and community action, this episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast features Rev. Alfreddie Johnson, a lifelong Christian Baptist minister and Scientologist who has spent decades working on the front lines of urban...

  40. How Education Stopped Prison Violence | Criminon Program | Greg Capazorio | DDN Ep 18

    How do you reduce prison violence without force, drugs, or punishment? In this powerful episode of the Don't Do Nothing Podcast, Greg Capazorio explains how the Criminon Program has helped transform violent prison environments through education, ethics, and personal responsibility. Greg shares...

  41. From Navy Submarine Engineer to Scientology Minister | Jim Mathers | DDN Ep 17

    From working as a Navy submarine engineer to a successful businessman and ordained Scientology Minister helping others, Jim Mathers shares the experiences that led him to a deeper sense of purpose. In this episode, Jim explains how his search for answers eventually took him far beyond technical...

  42. From Arrested Dr*g Dealer to Over $3B in Sales | Major Scientology Donor Tom Cummins | DDN Ep 16

    From being arrested as a dr*g dealer facing 2 life sentences to building companies that have generated over $3B in sales, this is the extraordinary real life transformation of Tom Cummins. In this powerful episode, Tom shares how his life completely changed after discovering Scientology and...

  43. Raising Kids in Scientology From a Parent's Perspective | Ken Walker | DDN Ep 15

    What is it really like to raise children in Scientology? In this honest and thoughtful episode, Ken Walker shares his personal experience raising kids as a Scientologist and what that looks like in everyday family life. Speaking as a parent, Ken explains how responsibility, communication, ethics,...

  44. Can Scientology Help You in Business? | $500M Marketer & Entrepreneur Manuel Suarez | DDN Ep 14

    Can Scientology actually help you win in business? In this powerful episode, Manuel Suarez, a marketer responsible for over $500M in revenue, shares how Scientology principles helped him sharpen his execution, scale companies faster, and operate at a higher level as an entrepreneur. Known for...

  45. From Struggle to Making $400k a Year at 24 With the Help of Scientology | Chris Dietz | DDN Ep 13

    From struggling to find direction and purpose to earning $400k a year at just 24, this is the inspiring transformation of Chris Dietz, a young professional who used the tools of Scientology to rebuild his mindset, work ethic, and confidence. Today Chris runs Find Me Staffing Solutions, a company...

  46. From Hard Dr*gs to a $5M Law Firm | Narconon & Scientology | Joe Guernaccini | DDN Ep 12

    From heavy dr*g addiction and a life heading straight into destruction to building a successful $5M law firm and becoming a respected leader in his community. This is the raw and inspiring transformation of Joe Guernaccini, a man who used the tools got his life back thanks to Narconon Program and...

  47. From a Wild Youth to a Purpose-Driven Life | David Larrabure | DDN Ep 11

    From a reckless youth filled with confusion, distractions, and zero direction to becoming a purpose driven father, husband, and business owner. This is the raw and powerful transformation of David Larrabure, a man who rebuilt his entire life using the practical tools of Scientology and Dianetics....

  48. What Growing Up in Scientology is Really Like | Ferdinand Haag | DDN Ep 10

    What is it really like to grow up inside the Church of Scientology? Meet Ferdinand Haag, a second-generation Scientologist, successful entrepreneur, father of 2 and elite scratch golfer. In this honest and thoughtful conversation, Ferdinand opens up about his childhood, family, and the lessons he...

  49. Ex-OnlyFans Model Saved By Scientology, How She Beat the Odds and Got Out | Ashley Bachand DDN Ep 9

    What happens when someone walks away from the world of adult entertainment and rebuilds their life through self knowledge, purpose, and spirituality? In this emotional and revealing episode, Ashley Bachand shares her journey from being a stripper and OnlyFans model to transforming her life with…

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  50. The Truth Behind the Fentanyl, is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? Darren Tessitore | DDN Podcast Ep 8

    What's really happening with drugs today and why are so many young people being misled? In this powerful episode, Darren Tessitore, founder of the Drug Educators Alliance and a leading advocate for drug-free education, reveals the truth every parent needs to know about what is being pushed as…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What if everything you've heard about Scientology was only half the story?Don't Do Nothing is a podcast hosted by Aaron Cordovez and Brad Bachand—two successful business owners and Scientologists—who sit down with entrepreneurs, creators, and other accomplished guests from around the world to share real stories of success, inspiration, and their experiences with Scientology.This podcast doesn't aim to convert or push any religious belief—it simply brings clarity and honest answers to questions about Scientology.If you've ever wondered what Scientology really is, how it's applied in daily life, or why so many driven individuals credit it for their success, this podcast gives you the answers—straight from those who use it every day.

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